Gurgaon: Rs 10,000 challan if you block ambulances, fire trucks

The offenders will receive online challans along with the video evidence.

The Gurgaon traffic police will start imposing a fine of up to Rs 10,000 for not allowing emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire trucks to pass through, starting this week.

According to reports, the police will capture video recordings of incidents involving drivers blocking emergency vehicles. The offenders will receive online challans along with the video evidence. The fine will be imposed under Section 194E of the Motor Vehicle Act.

DCP Virender Vij stated that this will help to save those in a serious condition, who are on their way to the hospital. “The traffic police is already providing green corridors for ambulances carrying organs meant for transplant to different hospitals and helping to save the lives of serious patients,” he added.

Source: ET Auto